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Hailing from the East Coast of Scotland, Dropkick have carved out a reputation for their lush, harmony-driven power pop, drawing comparisons to the likes of Wilco, The Jayhawks, Teenage Fanclub, and Tom Petty. Their music effortlessly blends melody and introspection, making them a mainstay in the indie music scene for well over a decade. Having previously released acclaimed records on Bobo Integral in 2014 (Homeward) and 2020 (The Scenic Route), Dropkick is returning to the label for their new album Primary Colours, a collection of songs that showcases the band's continuing evolution. Primary Colours marks a new chapter in Dropkick's career, following on from the success of The Wireless Revolution (2023). The album features ten meticulously crafted tracks that blend power-pop, indie rock, and folk influences. Themes of love, loss, and the inevitable passage of time permeate the songs, each rich with harmony and lyrical depth. The album kicks off with "Left Behind," a soaring anthem that sets the tone for the record. The title track, "Primary Colours," captures the album's essence with vibrant, evocative melodies. The schooldays nostalgia of "Dreams Expire" offers a haunting, introspective moment, while tracks like "Too Much of the Same" explore the repetitiveness of life and relationships with a reflective, yet infectious energy. Recorded at their long-time rehearsal space at Inch House, Edinburgh, Primary Colours was produced by Andrew Taylor (frontman and principal songwriter) and features a polished yet authentic sound. The production highlights the band's signature harmonies and multi-instrumental talents while retaining the raw energy of their live performances. Taylor, also known for his work with cult indie-pop band The Boys with the Perpetual Nervousness and as long-term producer of the renowned Scottish country band, The Wynntown Marshals, continues to hone his craft as a songwriter and producer.
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The Scenic Route is Dropkick's most accomplished, coherent, and fully-realized collection of songs to date. The record showcases the timeless, jangly-pop simplicity of their music and the ear for melody and harmony that has helped Dropkick's music appeal to a growing cohort of music lovers around the world. Their 16th album, The Scenic Route, concerns itself lyrically with the passing of time: relationships with people, places, and music -- some expired and some constant. The album was recorded in Dropkick's rehearsal space in Inch House, Edinburgh between May and July 2019. Recorded mainly live, with minimal overdubs, this is the sound of the band enjoying playing together, trusting their instincts and delivering their best ever set of songs. Hailing from the east of Scotland, Dropkick have drawn on influences such as Wilco, Teenage Fanclub, and The Jayhawks to produce their own blend of harmony-driven power-pop.
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